Guelph Police confirm man was not hit by GO Train last week
Posted Jan 20, 2015 02:27:44 PM.
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Guelph Police are confirming that a man, found dead Thursday night near the train tracks was not hit and killed by a GO Train.
Investigators believe the 33 year old man may have jumped onto the GO train as it was stopped at the Guelph train station or as it was just pulling away and hid between two of the cars to hitch a ride.
It’s believed the man either lost his balance as the train was moving or slipped when he went to jump off, but it is at that time that he was killed.
GO Transit officials were first to tell 570 News yesterday that the official cause of death had been listed as ‘death by mis-adventure’.
Guelph Police are using this as a grim reminder to use extra caution around trains and tracks.
Here some safety tips sent to 570 News fro Guelph Police and GO Transit:
The Guelph Police and GO Transit would like to remind everyone about some basic safety tips in regard to trains and railway tracks:
– DO NOT attempt to hop aboard railway equipment at any time. A slip of the foot can cost you a limb, or your life. It is against the law to enter railway property.
– DO NOT walk, run or cycle on railway tracks.
– Cross tracks ONLY at designated pedestrian or railway crossings. Observe and obey all warning signs and signals.
– Train tunnels and bridges are built for trains, not people. If the train comes, there’s no room for you to get away. You can be hit by the train or fall from the bridge. Don’t take chances. STAY OFF!
– A stopped train can suddenly start moving. If you are on or near the train, you could be badly hurt. Be smart and STAY AWAY!
– Don’t put things on tracks and don’t go on the tracks. STAY AWAY!
– A freight train moving at 100 km an hour needs the length of 18 football fields to stop. If you are on the train tracks, the train can’t stop in time and you can be injured – or worse. Train your brain. Practice safety rules. STAY ALIVE!
– Remember – when it comes to train tracks – STAY OFF! STAY AWAY! STAY ALIVE!
